The Buffalo News reports the Buffalo Bills and free agent DT Oliver Gibson (Bengals) have agreed to terms on a contract. Gibson is expected to sign the deal within the next couple of days. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals DT Oliver Gibson (Achilles) has fully recovered from his Achilles injury suffered last year and he has not experienced any lingering pain in practice thus far. "The only time I thought about is when we got to the line drill," Gibson said. "And once the ball was snapped, I forgot about it. Which is what I want to do. I knew I could push off with it. I didn't think about it. It feels strong."

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals DT Oliver Gibson (Achilles') stated that "there's no question in my mind" that he will be at full-speed for training camp. He's also convinced he'll be ready for the team's June minicamp. Gibson is coming off surgery to repair a blown Achilles' tendon last season.

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said DT Oliver Gibson (Achilles) is on schedule in his recovery from a torn Achilles' tendon. Gibson has progressed from running in a pool to running on grass.

The Cincinnati Post's Sean Keeler reports Cincinnati Bengals rookie DE Justin Smith is expected to make his debut with the team at practice on Wednesday. Now he must win over his teammates after his lengthy holdout. ''No disrespect to Justin, he's probably a phenomenal player, but you don't miss what you don't have,'' DT Oliver Gibson said of Smith. Smith could make his Bengals debut as soon as this weekend's game at Tennessee.

The Cincinnati Post reports Cincinnati Bengals DT Oliver Gibson has reported to camp overweight. Gibson said he’s still moving around pretty well and he’s planning to work the weight off during the summer. Defensive Coordinator Mike Duffner agrees with Gibson saying he came in heavier but stronger and with a great attitude as far as being the catalyst for their defense. Gibson estimates he came in weighing 330 pounds but said he wants to play at 315 pounds this year.

Geoff Hobson reports for Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals DE John Copeland is wondering if there is any room for him along the team's defensive line. He figures he’s on the way out after the signing of fellow DE Kevin Henry. "Somebody has to go," said Copeland of a defensive line that has added players via free agency. The Bengals have added Henry and DT Tony Williams to a mix that already includes a group of 2000 starters in DE Vaughn Booker and DTs Oliver Gibson and Tom Barndt. Defensive coordinator Mark Duffner said it's too soon for Copeland to be thinking that way. Releasing Copeland before June 1 would save the club about $2.1 million under the salary cap.

Geoff Hobson reports for Bengals.com the Bengals plan to dive deep into the free agent waters when the free agency period srarts March 2. Bengals president Mike Brown thinks he can take advantage of other teams being "cap strapped" while the Bengals are in good shape cap-wise. Team insiders say it’s the most aggressive stance Brown has taken on the eve of free agency. The team's free agent needs are just like the NFL Drafr: a pass rusher, a run stuffer to team with Oliver Gibson, and a big, speedy WR to complement Darnay Scott and Peter Warrick. Depending on their own free agents re-signing or not, a backup QB and offensive linemen could be key as well.

The Cincinnati Post is reporting the Bengals have agreed to a contract with Steelers Free Agent DT Oliver Gibson. The deal will be for three-years, $3.6 million and should be signed on Monday pending a physical by Gibson. "Oliver wanted to go there from the start,' Gibson's agent, David Levine, said. "He knows the system. He knows defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau. It's a good fit." The signing is expected to end the Jerry Ball to the Bengals talk. Ball will reportedly now look at Jacksonville and Baltimore. The Bengals are expected to once again focus on CBs Ashely Ambrose and Corey Sawyer.